M. Christopher Roebuck

9.2

More and more I will be getting out of my comfort zone. This is a single vineyard Chenin Blanc from South Africa, Stellenbosch. Hand-picked whole bunches, kept on the skins for 12 hours after harvest before gentle pressing. 12 month fermentation and maturation in 225L French oak barrels. The skin contact produces a beautiful medium gold color that's as shiny as a wedding band on a honeymoon. Indeed, honeysuckle is among the aromas that also include pear, peach, apricot, marmalade, and a twist of lime. Everything gets confirmed on the palate, with a touch of brioche. Medium plus bodied, dry (with a hint of residual sugar on the tongue), medium acidity. A great wine.

92+ points — 4 years ago

Mario Vaillancourt

9.1

Nose of ripe dark fruit, a touch of oak and some liquorice. The palate is much better, medium bodied with gorgeous fruit, good acidity and very silky tannins, good finish on dark cherries. 90-91

Nez de fruits noirs assez murs, un peu de boisé et de réglisse. La bouche plus pure et moins raccoleuse que le nez est superbe, belle acidité, tannins soyeux et belle finale sur des cerises noires. — 4 years ago

Ceccherini Cristiano

9.1

Very enjoyable, off beaten track
It works on my memories
Old times wine
Honeyed, herbal and quite textural
I enjoyed at best when it was room temperature — 4 years ago

Arden Barnett

9.2

I could drink this wine every night. Struggle to find a better Chablis for the the money. — 4 years ago

Romain Fitoussi

8.9

Beautiful, brilliant light ruby ​​red color. The first nose is intensely on aromas of small red fruits. On the palate, it is delicately fleshy, structured, muscular and elegant. A natural wine, with a real dense chew of fresh and juicy fruit. Open 30 minutes before tasting. The tannins are soft but persistent. To drink in 2/3 years.

Belle robe brillante rouge rubis léger. Le premier nez est intensément sur des arômes de petits fruits rouges. En bouche c’est délicatement charnu, structuré, musclé et élégant. Un vin nature, avec une vraie mâche dense de fruits frais et juteux. À ouvrir 30 minutes avant dégustation. Les tanins sont doux mais persistants. Devrait gagner en profondeur d’ici 2/3 ans. — 4 years ago

Vanessa

9.2

The season for cocottes (in the northern hemisphere at least) is upon us. Starting the season off with a spinach soufflé, roasted zucchini, and a grilled burger, with sharp cheddar and mixed greens, on a brioche bun.
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👁 As for the wine...This is a red wine with a deep ruby hue.
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👃 This wine has a medium (+) intensity of developing aromas, including, primary notes of black cherry, blackberry, black cassis, plum, fig, licorice, and violets, secondary notes of cedar, nutmeg, vanilla, and tertiary notes of leather, earth, espresso, sweet tobacco.
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👄 Palate is dry. It has medium (+) acidity, medium (+) body, medium alcohol, high tannins, and medium (+) intensity of flavors consistent with the aromas on the nose. The finish is medium (+).
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This is a very good wine and may be consumed now but has potential for (and will improve with) further aging. It still has so much life in it and is not as expressive and integrated as I suspect it could be with more time.
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Chateau Clerc Milon, Grand Cru Classé, Pauillac, Bordeaux, France. Vintage 2014. ABV 13.5%. — 4 years ago

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Scott Soren

9.4

I love Lewis Cab. Sweet eucalyptus and berries on the nose. Deep rich black fruit with structured tannins and black pepper on the finish. Medium plus acidity on this young pup. Built for quite a few more years. — 4 years ago

Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.2

Ganevat making great Macon Chardonnay is one of the better parts of 2020 so far. — 4 years ago

Sharon B

9.0

🎃 Happy Halloween! 🎃This ghoulish sweet red blend features red cherry notes with a nice long finish. Actually pretty good for a sweet. The pumpkin spice Wensleydale cheese with cinnamon , ginger and nutmeg, on the other hand, went straight to the trash! I hope everyone has a spooktacular evening! — 4 years ago